Guardianship establishment

Guardianship is established for the protection of financial and personal rights and interests of an adult with restricted active legal capacity. The guardianship establishment is decided by court, on the basis of an application by a guardianship authority or person for whom the guardianship is established. Guardianship is organized based on the place of residence of the person needing the guardianship. Guardianship is established for the protection of financial and personal rights and interests of an adult if the person has restricted active legal capacity. Application for guardianship establishment for an adult is submitted to the court by the district administration or by the person. Upon the court's request the district administration collects and presents necessary information for guardianship establishment and provides an opinion during the proceedings.

  • Where to start

    Conctat an employee of the social welfare department of the local district of the person that requires guardianship.

    For contact information, choose institution from the list:

    Personal identification

    Have an identity document with you.

    Result

    The district administration drafts necessary documentation for guardianship and submits the necessary materials to the court.

    What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:

    The district elder solves disputes related to the service provision. It is possible to contact the City Government or the county governor if one does not agree with the district elder's administrative legislation.

  • Providers   Service providing location

Legislation

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